Jordan Signs Host Country Agreement for Global Green Growth Institute Office

In a move underscoring Jordan’s commitment to advancing a green economy, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Zeina Toukan, signed the Host Country Agreement for the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) on behalf of the Jordanian government. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Environment, Muawieh Khalid Radaideh, with Mr. Christophe Assicot, GGGI’s Country Representative in Jordan, signing on behalf of the Institute.

The agreement paves the way for the formal establishment of a GGGI office in Jordan, offering sustained technical and institutional support to the government and relevant national stakeholders. The presence of the Institute is expected to bolster the development of policies and plans aligned with Jordan’s environmental and economic priorities, while enhancing the country’s capacity to access green finance, through the preparation of well-structured, eligible projects.

This agreement assumes strategic importance in facilitating the development and execution of Jordan’s National Green Growth Plan, as well as the associated sectoral action plans. It positions the transition to a green economy as a strategic imperative, development priority, and a cornerstone of Jordan’s modernization agenda. The establishment of the office is anticipated to catalyze green investment in critical sectors such as sustainable transport, renewable energy, and climate-smart agriculture, in addition to advancing economic growth in line with the Economic Modernization Vision. It will also strengthen intergovernmental coordination, build national capacities through training and knowledge …